Southbend SB1017 - Manual (Page 30)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1017 O P E R A T I O N
The downfeed pressure is controlled by the
spring and handle shown in Figure 34.
To decrease downfeed pressure, twist the handle
clockwise to increase spring tension.
To increase downfeed pressure, twist the handle
counterclockwise to release spring tension.
The work stop can be used to make uniform-
length cuts on multiple workpieces.
To install and use the work stop:
1. Insert the work stop rod into the machine
base (as shown in Figure 36), then tighten
the set screw to secure it.
The downfeed valve starts and stops headstock
downfeed.
The downfeed rate is adjusted by turning the
downfeed rate adjust knob (Figure 35). Turning
the knob clockwise decreases the downfeed rate
and turning the knob counterclockwise increases
the downfeed rate.
Downfeed Pressure Work Stop
Downfeed Rate
Figure 34. Downfeed rate controls.
Spring
Handle
Figure 35. Downfeed pressure.
Downfeed Rate
Adjust Knob
Downfeed
Valve
Figure 36. Downfeed rate controls.
Set Screw
Work Stop
Rod
Work Stop
Work Stop
Set Screw
2. Slide the work stop onto the work stop rod,
adjust it as needed to provide a stop for the
workpiece, then tighten the work stop set
screw.